As my father said, they need to atone for their sins, at least, so that I can go back to the SiGuan Mountains with dignity, and not let HeYouTian, who has put so much effort into me, be disappointed.
The task is simple and easy to say, but the difficulty in implementation is too great.
Firstly, it is about returning the relics and remains inside the tomb.
Most of the relics are in HuangSi, which was taken away by the leader Wu Nong in that year.
As for the remains, after the old Qin head examined and studied them, they were sold to people in Ying Fang, and most of the bodies were handled by Xiu Yang Residence. After all these years have passed, it is unknown where they are scattered.
To atone for their sins, they must face the prospect of once again contacting Xiu Yang Residence and Huang Si.
Huang Shu once told me about the affairs of Huang Si. After the newly elected leader was selected in Huang Si, Wu Nong, who should have died, returned, and several people who caused chaos and fought for power were killed. Wu Nong took over Huang Si again.
Therefore, I deduced that Yang Administrator had died, and the entire Huang Si had fallen.
Even the regulation of the temple, Long Feng Dao, besides Han JiaZi, has basically fallen into the territory of PuanHong Ghost.
The current situation of Ying Fang is unknown to anyone.
One of the difficulties is to enter Huang Si to retrieve the items.
Another difficulty is the location of the body!
PuanHong Ghost dreams of eating me, and Fei Fang is good, but I set him up, and I have not yet cooperated with him.
He doesn't have much enmity with my parents. It was the previous Xiu Yang Keeper who hunted down my parents.
Just because things are difficult, can they not be done?
The trouble with PuanHong Ghost is actually due to me.
Even stepping back further, it was a series of calculations by Old Qin Head that gave PuanHong Ghost the opportunity to enter my body.
Furthermore, it was only because he saved me that many years ago, during the search by City Guardian Temple, Huang Si, and Regulatory Temple, they were all in vain. Otherwise, PuanHong Ghost should have been caught by their patrols that year.
The ghost has grown stronger and stronger, and given enough time, it may be difficult even for true people to deal with!
It is imperative to find a way to root it out!
I shared my thoughts with my parents, and both of them nodded in agreement, their faces serious.
"Disease Ghost...I'm not sure if your current lightning law can handle it. This female stone tablet looks like it is not an attacking weapon, but unfortunately, you left the four rules mirror in the big elder's body." My dad spoke in a low voice.
I shook my head to explain, "The Four Rules Mirror can only suppress the PuanHong Ghost; to completely eliminate it is not that simple."
As soon as the voice fell, my pupil shrank, and I took out the female one stone tablet again.
The two tiny finger bones that were wrapped around it were just enough to fit together, giving a sense of inexplicable oppression.
"Master Gao Tian, the Taoist, had said repeatedly that he wanted to save people. His problem is simply that he wanted to use me to borrow a body for his soul. Besides that, he is not an evil ghost. In fact, he is a Taoist who has realized the Dao. It's just that reaching the heavens is false; he is merely suffering in this world."
"If we can avoid him seeing me as a tool, and borrow his power instead, that would be the best. As a last resort, if we can get his sword, it should also be effective." I was jumping nervously in my heart, with a serious expression on my face.
My parents looked at each other in disbelief for a moment, speechless.
The difficulty in dealing with Master Gao Tian's Taoist is actually not inferior to that of the PuanHong Ghost; he just hasn't caused such widespread casualties.
The topic became stagnant, and my method was clearly unreasonable, and neither my parents had come up with any other suggestions.
The three of us walked silently in the direction we decided.
From the road signs on the highway, we could see that we were approaching a city area.
After walking like this, it was already dark.
The city lights were visible in the distance, and Lao Gong appeared on my shoulder. His head was swaying, and he finally said, "Grandpa, it's still stubborn. According to what I said, Tian Shou Taoist is a surefire muscle man!"
I furrowed my brows and told Lao Gong not to bring up that matter again.
Lao Gong's head leaped up, landed on my father's shoulder, and whispered a long string of words in his ear.
My dad shook his head and said, "Mr. Wu is wrong."
"The name of that hat-wearing person isn't very pleasing. Sir, you should also call me Lao Gong," Lao Gong blew his nose.
My dad hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Okay, Lao Gong, you really need to give up that idea. Displaying supernatural powers is not an option; however, we do need to go to Tian Shou Dao Temple after all. I already have a way."
My heart was beating faster. My dad had just shared his idea.
Even if we step back a thousand steps, the widespread spread of PuanHong Ghost in QianYang is indeed related to Mr. Qin.
Mr. Qin calculated two results, but didn't calculate the third one. My fate fell short of the third one. But does he have a backup plan to deal with PuanHong Ghost?
If we use Tian Gongquan to purify the three parasites on him, making his soul one and reaching another level, humans can come back to life. Perhaps, he would be on the same level as Master Gao Tian. Ghosts speak in their own way, and ghosts follow their own laws. He might be able to subdue PuanHong Ghost!
Lao Gong thought for a moment and nodded like a chicken eating rice.
"Since we can't make use of the Tian Shou Taoist, let's find a way to trick him to death, Grandpa. Your junior disciple from SiGuan Mountain should do something earth-shattering. Otherwise, it's not enough just to deal with a ghostly organization in Guan Yao City." Lao Gong said solemnly.
I always feel that Lao Gong is too concerned about the Tian Shou Taoist.
Of course, not to help, but to definitely have a problem with him?
I don't know where the Tian Shou Taoist has offended him.
However, he is even more right. Tian Shou Dao Temple has committed all sorts of sins, so the Taoist is naturally deserving of death.
But this is too difficult...
I didn't respond to Lao Gong's words, so he started chattering on my shoulder. He meant that atonement can't just be about atonement; it also needs to be about merit. More buckets of Tian Gong Spring water can be ladled, and it might not be possible to find all the remains and heritage from that year, but we can trade for things that Taoists need more, which would also count as "merit" for the Tian Shou Taoist.
I: ...
Now, even my parents didn't respond to Lao Gong.
They simply asked me to think about it, as the situation is right in front of us. If we don't go to Xian Dong Mountain to find Tian Gong Spring, we would have to take the risk and go to Gao Tian Dao Guan.
For a moment, I didn't respond, and my thoughts were uncertain.
It was almost midnight, and we finally reached a mountainous city. Most of the streets and buildings were built along the mountains, with a huge temperature difference between day and night.
We found a hotel and checked in. It was okay; it turned out that my dad's ID card was actually with my mom.
After returning to the room, I took a bath, and I felt much lighter.
By the time I came out of the bathroom, I saw Lao Gong sitting alone on the window sill, looking at the night scenery outside, somewhat similar to when we were at the hotel in Dacheng.
"Grandpa, it's too steady. Steadiness seeking progress is good, but without taking risks, there's no way to seek wealth and fortune in the midst of danger."
Lao Gong once again advised me.
I felt a slight heaviness in my heart, and I kept looking at Lao Gong.
Is it because I am too stable, or is it Lao Gong's problem?
"Lao Gong, when did your courage start to grow?" I asked.
Lao Gong was taken aback and replied, "Grandpa, this is what you're saying? Lao Gong's courage isn't just the only thing I've grown."
